San Francisco Housing AuthorityWhen: January 23, 2014 - Thursday4:00 p.m.Where: City Hall, Room 408, San FranciscoAuthority: Joaquin Torres, Jaci Fong, Phil Arnold, Leroy Lindo, Patricia Thomas, Ted YamasakiInformation: sfha.orgSan Francisco Young Democrats - Assembly 17 Debate and EndorsementWhen: January 23, 2014 - Thursday5:30 p.m.Where: Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, San FranciscoWhat: Join San Francisco Young Democrats as they host David Campos and David Chiu for their first debate in their race for State Assembly in the 17th. SFYD will be holding their AD17 endorsement vote during the debate.Information: sfyd.orgBetty Yee - Winter ReceptionWhen: January 23, 2014 - Thursday6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Where: Gaylord India Restaurant, One Embarcadero Center, San FranciscoWhat:Fundraiser for Betty Yee for State Controller. Light buffet supper will be served. $100., $250., $500., $1,000., $2,500.Donation can be made at BettyYee.comRSVP by January 17, 2014 - Patricia Cheng Patricia@BettyYee.comSugary Beverage Tax - Community MeetingWhen: January 23, 2014 - Thursday6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Where: Alex Pitcher Community Room, 1800 Oakdale avenue, San FranciscoWhat: Sugary Beverage Tax Community meeting. Supervisors Malia Cohen, ScottWiener, Eric Mar, John Avalos recently introduced a proposal for the November 2014 ballot to tax sugary beverages, with the proceeds dedicated to food access and nutrition, physical activity, and health programs in public schools, parks and the community. Learn more about the proposal and to get your questions answered.Information: yoyo.chan@sfgov.org

January 24, 2014 - Friday Local Agency Formation Commission City and County of San FranciscoWhen: January 24, 2014 - Friday2:00 p.m.Where: City Hall, Room 250, San FranciscoMembers: London Breed, John Avalos, David Campos, Eric Mar, Hope Schmeltzer, Leah PimentelInformation: sfbos.org6th Annual NEN AwardsWhen: January 24, 2014 - Friday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Where: City Hall, San FranciscoWhat: Neighborhood Empowerment Network Awards. Need to RSVP before attending.RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/the-6th-annual-nen-awards-tickets-9165057935Information: empowersf.org/nenawardsModern Time Bookstore - With A Song In Our Hearts: A benefit for Modern Times BookstoreWhen: January 24, 2014 - Friday7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Where: Modern Times, 2919 24th Street, San FranciscoWhat:A Benefit for Modern Times Bookstore. Benefit being put on by Bay Area musicians who support Modern Times. They are helping the store "with a song in our hearts". Come enjoy the music and know your helping to keep a radical bookstore open, one with a long legacy of helping our communities. Please give as much as you can. Source: FacebookJanuary 25, 2014 - SaturdaySouth of Market Tenderloin Tenant ConventionWhen: January 25, 2014 - Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Where: Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission Street, San FranciscoWhat: South of Market Tenderloin Tenant Convention. Come and join tenants in the South of Market and Tenderloin to bring forth ideas in fighting evictions and defending our neighborhoods. Ideas and strategies from this neighborhood convention will be brought forth and presented at the Citywide Tenants Convention in February. Refreshments and childcare will be provided.Information:bishop.vetsequitycenter.orgSan Francisco for Democracy - Membership party.When: January 25, 2014 - Saturday6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Where: Savor Restaurant, (back patio) 3913 24th Street, San FranciscoWhat: San Francisco for Democracy Annual Membership Party. Food, no-host wine and beer. $25. Donation/Membership Information:sf4democracy.orgJanuary 26, 2014 - Sunday Helping Christina OlagueWhen: January 26, 2014 - Sunday3:00 p.m.Where: The Edge, 4149 18th Street, San FranciscoWhat: Glendon Anna Hyde and Gabriel Haaland invite you to a fundraiser for Christina Olague who recently lost her home to a fire. January 27, 2014 - MondayPresidio Exchange - Public Board MeetingWhen: January 27, 2014 - Monday6:30 p.m.Where: Presidio, 385 Moraga Avenue, San FranciscoWhat: Presidio Exchange. Hear the revised proposals for the three finalists vying to build a cultural institution on Crissy Field. Finalists:Bridge/Sustainability Institute (WRNS Studio/Chora Group)Lucas Cultural Arts Museum (George Lucas)Presidio Exchange (Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy)Information: presidioexchange.org

Gilman Playground Renovation Community MeetingWhen: January 28, 2014 - Tuesday6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Where: Gilman Clubhouse, One Bill Walsh Way, San FranciscoWhat: Gilman Playground Renovation Community Meeting to plan for the renovation of the Gilman Playground children's play area. Everyone is invited to attend.Information: Marvin.Yee@sfgov.orgJanuary 30, 2014 - ThursdayBalboa Park Station Circulation Study Community MeetingWhen: January 30, 2014 - Thursday5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Where: City College of San Francisco, 50 Phelan Avenue, Multi-Use Building (MUB) 140, San FranciscoWhat: Community meeting to learn about improvement concepts and benefits of the Balboa Park Station Circulation Study. Goals:Reduce multimodal conflicts near I-280 freeway rampsSupport efficient and reliable bus and light rail operations.Enhance safety, accessibility, and convenience for pedestrians and bicyclists. Minimize impacts to traffic going to/coming from I-280.Information: sfcta.org/balboa

Richmond District Democratic Club - Winter SocialWhen: January 30, 2014 - Thursday7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Where: Steins, 731 Clement Street, San FranciscoWhat: Start the Year with RDDC! Join Richmond District Democratic Club for their Winter Social and start the new year mingling with other neighborhood activists and learning what the District's sole Democratic Club is about! Information : rddcsf.orgfacebook.com/sfrddc